摘要 |
A sliding support connects two components of a product so that one can slide relative to the other. A first sliding member 2 has a slot 20 and a second sliding member (8, Fig. 8) has a hole (36, Fig. 3) aligned with the slot 20. A control block 24 fits tightly through the hole 36 and locates in the slot 20 so that the control block 24 is constrained to slide along the slot 20 in the first sliding member, carrying the second sliding member with it. A support bar 40 may be provided between the first and second sliding members 2, 8 and may carry detent structures 48 to engage with a lug 26 on the control block 24 in order to define intermediate rest positions along the slot 20. The control block 24, slot 20 and hole 36 can be manufactured to high tolerances to control the relative movement of the respective parts precisely, so other parts (such as bearings) between the first and second sliding members can be made and assembled with lower precision.
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